Category: Features
#AskFlipScience: Why does heartbreak hurt?
Welcome to #AskFlipScience, where we answer even the strangest, silliest questions with science! This week’s question: Why does heartbreak hurt?…
Pinoy artists reimagine the Periodic Table as fantasy characters
It has been 150 years since Dmitri Mendeleev showed the world his Periodic Table of Elements. It’s the version of the…
Fact check: Can you really turn peanut butter into diamonds?
Sparkling crystals are beautiful, but often fetch a high price. Thus, when a cute, catchy video pops up showing how…
Dr. Angel C. Alcala: A Pinoy pioneer in marine biodiversity and reef conservation
•Born on March 1, 1929, Dr. Angel C. Alcala has worked tirelessly on studying marine species and promoting reef conservation.…
#AskFlipScience: Are plastic dinosaurs technically made of real dinosaurs?
Welcome to #AskFlipScience, where we answer even the strangest, silliest questions with science! This week’s question: Are plastic dinosaurs technically…
3 “Balik Scientists” and why they chose to come home to the Philippines
•Enacted into law on June 15, 2018, the Balik Scientist Program provides improved incentives and benefits for Filipino scientists, inventors,…
Dr. Gelia T. Castillo: The science-driven soul of Philippine sociology
•Born on March 3, 1928, Dr. Gelia T. Castillo was a pioneer in agriculture and sociology. •Dr. Castillo conducted valuable…
#AskFlipScience: How does your phone ‘lose’ signal?
Welcome to #AskFlipScience, where we answer even the strangest, silliest questions with science! This week’s question: How does your phone…
#AskFlipScience: Why does bread go stale?
Welcome to #AskFlipScience, where we answer even the strangest, silliest questions with science! This week’s question: Why does bread go…
These 5 awesome Pinay scientists will amaze and inspire you
Pop culture often depicts scientists as lanky, labcoat-clad dudes mixing chemicals in a laboratory. In celebration of International Women’s Day,…
